. >> what an amazing influence it's got to be to have a i do like jim thome in the clubhouse. the guy has been around for ever. he's gotten big hits. so it's exciting. it helps going into the playoffs to have that kind of experience we'll have to see how it goes, but to hear him talk about that and the younger players. no reason they should have won that game last night. the rays pitcher pitched an unbelievable game. they managed to pull it out 1-0. live at tropicana field, christian schaffer. >> unbelievable. >> i mean, the guy's been there, done that. he's ready for the post season. the orm want to win this thing. if they do, they guarantee a place at camden yards. >> all right. christian schaffer live tonight. we'll see you after the game. >> so much to keep up with. so many possible games, so many scenarios and so little the o's fans can count on when this comes to buying the tickets. the uncertainty has spilled over to organizations planning events which may or may not compete with games. they have been planning the big block party in hopkins plaza for a year and is tryin